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SB 2126

AN ACT RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES -- THE RHODE ISLAND WORKS PROGRAM

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Jonathon Acosta and 8 co-sponsors

SB 2126 modifies Rhode Island's WORKS cash assistance program for low-income families, with specific impacts pending committee review and full bill text release.

05/08/2026 Referred to House Finance
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Bill Summary · SB 2126

Legislative bill overview

SB 2126 proposes modifications to Rhode Island's WORKS program, which provides cash assistance and supportive services to low-income families. The bill was recently introduced and referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee for review. Specific provisions are not publicly detailed in the available information, making a precise analysis of its scope limited.

Why is this important

The WORKS program serves as a critical financial lifeline for thousands of Rhode Island families living below the poverty line. Changes to eligibility requirements, benefit amounts, or program administration could significantly affect vulnerable populations including children, elderly individuals, and people with disabilities who depend on these services.

Potential points of contention

  • Funding implications: Expansions or modifications may require increased appropriations, which could face fiscal scrutiny or trade-offs with other budget priorities
  • Work requirements and compliance: Any changes to work participation mandates or sanctions could balance competing concerns about self-sufficiency versus barriers faced by disabled or caregiving recipients
  • Eligibility standards: Modifications to income thresholds or asset limits could either expand or restrict access, affecting who qualifies for assistance

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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